Summer 2017 is Here!

Summer season in Sunriver has arrived! Here is a repeat of the gorgeous video montage of Sunriver sights that I shared this time last year to get you excited about your upcoming visit!

And, if you need a little more magic to get your enthusiasm in full swing, four new baby swans (cygnets) just hatched at Lake Aspen behind the Nature Center in Sunriver! Check out this darling video footage on Facebook or the Nature Center's live stream.

Here are a few updates (also repeats from last year) to help ensure you have a smooth visit:

If you have in the past brought your own water vessel (i.e. raft, kayak, canoe, etc) for floats down the Deschutes River, please be aware that you will now need to bring one of the six SHARC guest passes (located in the closet near the dining room table) to access the free owner/guest parking area at the Sunriver Marina.

In case you haven't visited for awhile, a couple of summers ago the Sunriver Owner's Association converted the North Pool to an Owner's Only pool.

If you haven't yet downloaded the free Sunriver Navigator App to your mobile device, click here for more information.  

In addition to the App, there are many other local websites to help you plan your trip. Here are our some of our favorite resources for information about Sunriver and Central Oregon events and activities:

http://villageatsunriver.com/calendar-of-events/

http://visitcentraloregon.com/calendar-of-events/

http://www.sunriver-resort.com/bend/bend-oregon-events

Turf Tunes and Twilight Cinema, SHARC's free, outdoor concert and movie nights can be found at these links:

www.sunriversharc.com/calendar

http://sunrivervillagefun.com/sunriver-twilight-cinema/.

Have a wonderful time in Sunriver! Please get in touch if you have any questions or if you'd like to book YOUR next getaway!

Sunriver Winter 2016 - 2017

We had some amazing surprises during our most recent visit to Sunriver. A first-time close-up look at a herd of Elk:


















and a close-up look at Sunriver's two resident swans on the shores of Lake Aspen. What a treat!




There are many fun happenings in Sunriver and Central Oregon during the winter months. Here are some links to help you plan your getaway:

Visit Central Oregon Calendar of Events

Sunriver Resort's 2016 Traditions Guide

SHARC Schedule (including Tubing Hill and Black Light Blast Schedule)

Have a wonderful, wintery visit!

Please get in touch if you'd like to schedule your next getaway!

Get Ready for Summer 2016!

Summer season in Sunriver has arrived! Here is a gorgeous video montage of Sunriver sights that is sure to get you jazzed up about your upcoming visit!

We have added a new amenity to our Sunriver Home: A ping pong table! You are welcome to use our ping pong table when you visit, but we do ask that you take care to return both sides of the table to the upright position and return to the side of the garage, and gather back the balls and all four paddles to the red supply bag and hang the red bag on the table when you are done. Likewise, if you use our bikes during your visit, please be sure to return to them in a orderly fashion to the front of the garage prior to your departure. Thanks!

Here are a few additional important updates for our summer guests:

If you are visiting in late June, be prepared for an especially busy time in Sunriver and Central Oregon June 24 - 26 as the The Pacific Crest Triathlon and Sports Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary.

If you have in the past brought your own water vessel (i.e. raft, kayak, canoe, etc) for floats down the Deschutes River, please be aware that you will now need to bring one of the six SHARC guest passes (located in the closet near the dining room table) to access the free owner/guest parking area at the Sunriver Marina.

In case you haven't visited for awhile, a couple of summers ago the Sunriver Owner's Association converted the North Pool to an Owner's Only pool.

If you haven't yet downloaded the free Sunriver Navigator App to your mobile device, click here for more information.  

In addition to the App, there are many other local websites to help you plan your trip. Here are our some of our favorite resources for information about Sunriver and Central Oregon events and activities:

http://villageatsunriver.com/calendar-of-events/

http://visitcentraloregon.com/calendar-of-events/

http://www.sunriver-resort.com/bend/bend-oregon-events

Turf Tunes and Twilight Cinema, SHARC's free, outdoor concert and movie nights can be found at this link: www.sunriversharc.com/calendar

Finally, here are some advisories from the Sunriver Owners' Association:

"The Oregon Department of Transportation is widening U.S. Highway 97 between Bend and Sunriver and installing additional median barriers. This project will reduce southbound travel to one lane through most of summer, so factor in some additional time driving to Sunriver from Portland and points north, or just running back and forth between Sunriver and Bend."

"Summer has arrived with a record-breaking heat wave across Central Oregon. Higher-than-normal temperatures are expected and have dried out our forest, and we ask that everyone be extra cautious out there. Dry, hot temperatures also generate summer lightning storms. In the event of a storm all outdoor aquatics at SHARC and the North Pool will be closed until the threat has passed."

"ROAD AND PATHWAY SLURRY SEALING
PLEASE PLEASE obey all road and pathway closure signs, barricades, cones and flagging. Driving, biking, walking on still-wet asphalt damages the surface — not to mention it sticking to your tires, shoes, dog paws, etc. This needed maintenance is only a temporary inconvenience, and stretches the lifespan of the road or pathway — saving thousands in costly road repairs and replacement."

"FIREWORKS
This is a reminder NO FIREWORKS are allowed in Sunriver. This includes the so-called “safe and sane” variety. There are free, July 4 firework displays that will take place in Bend and La Pine."

Have a wonderful time in Sunriver! Please get in touch if you have any questions or if you'd like to book YOUR next getaway!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Sunriver has received a ton of snow this winter! Here are a couple of winter events on tap in the area:

January 16 and February 6, Black Light Blast nighttime tubing event 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SHARC. Imagine sliding down the tubing hill in the dark with your clothes glowing strange colors while watching a laser light show. It’s a hoot. Call 541-585-3147 for more info and to reserve a space.   February 5 and 6, the third annual Sunriver Chill Out takes place. The Chill Out includes Glow Skating at the Village Ice Rink on Friday evening, February 5 and the Sunriver Brewing Company K9 Keg Pull on Sunday, February 6 from 12-3 PM in the parking lot next to the brewery. According to the Sunriver Owner's Association, "The Keg Pull is a lighthearted competition for canines of all breeds and sizes. Dogs are equipped with harnesses to pull empty beer kegs along a 150-foot runway. It’s a fun, family-friendly event for canine participants and spectators alike." For more information about these and other events, visit http://villageatsunriver.com/calendar-of-events.

Summer Season is Upon Us!

Summer in Sunriver is here!

Photo Courtesy of One of Our Guests

There are so many fun options for activities, it's hard to decide what to do.

Some of our favorite activities when we visit Sunriver are biking and hiking (and sitting and sipping). Each summer we try to get to at least one Bend Elk's Baseball game, and one summer we learned all about geocaching (there are several geocaches in Sunriver).

Other fun options include:

The High Desert Museum. Check out the museum website for upcoming events. Closer to home, the Sunriver Nature Center also has fun, educational activities. You can find their event schedule here. Even Mt. Bachelor has events and activities during the summer. Check it out here! And, Sunriver Resort's Fort Funigan has fun activities planned year round. Here is a current sampling from their website:

Family Activites (Starting Memorial Day weekend)

GLOW BALL PUTTING
9:00PM-10:30PM | $12 PER PERSON
Join us after dark as we keep the party “glowing” with one of our most popular programs. Using flashing golf balls and neon holes, try your luck on our 9-hole putting course. Show up after-dusk with the whole family for the best effect. We accept walkup players until 10:15. Meet us at the 9-hole putting course behind the Lodge. Please note, day-time use of putting course is separate from the fee of this program.

S’MORES UNDER THE STARS
9:00PM-10:30PM | $5 INCLUDES FOUR S’MORES AND STARGAZING
Join us for our favorite evening treat as we gather around the fire pit. Our staff will bring all the s’mores supplies, along with candy for creative s’more combinations. We will be roasting marshmallows to golden perfection while looking at the stars above (with the help of our friends at the Sunriver Observatory).

QUIDDITCH 101 FOR MUGGLES
3:00PM-4:00PM 7-12 YEARS OLD & 4:00PM-5:00PM 13-17 YEARS OLD | $20 PER CHILD
Enter the world of everyone’s favorite wizard for a real life game of Quidditch. Play in teams of 8 in 1 of the 4 positions in Quidditch: Chaser, Beater, Keeper, or the Seeker. Make sure to keep an eye out for the golden snitch (one participant dressed up in yellow) running around the pitch (Besson Commons). The seeker that catches the golden snitch wins their team 30 points and ends the game! Multiple games of Quidditch will be played during each age group to allow for everyone to play the various positions.

For more fun ideas, visit the Sunriver Resort Website or the Central Oregon Visitor's Association website. 

No matter what activities you choose, you will have a GREAT TIME! 

Get in touch if you'd like to book your next getaway! 

Sunriver Happenings, Spring 2015

View of Central Oregon from Smith Rock State Park

Summer dates are filling up fast. If you are planning to get to Sunriver this summer, you will want to reserve your nights soon. 

If you need some persuading, here are some fun happenings going on in Central Oregon now:


The High Desert Museum always has something fun and educational going on. Here is a sampling from their website:

Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer

When: From January 17, 2015 to May 25, 2015

No Oregon town has more brewpubs per capita than Bend, Oregon, and the Brew Culture: The Craft of Beer exhibit at the High Desert Museum is your chance to party, taste, and enjoy the finest brews from the Oregon area while learning the intricate beer-making process.

OPEN 'TIL DARK event

May 29, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00pm

The last bash of our Brewing exhibit! See the exhibit, enjoy live music by Truck Stop Gravy, enjoy food and drinks. This is a family-friendly event with activities for kids.

$8 per adult, $5 per child or student with I.D.

Click to RSVP

Click here for more upcoming events at the museum. 

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The Sunriver Nature Center is such a great resource right in Sunriver!  Click here for some upcoming events at the Nature Center. 

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Sunriver Resort's Fort Funigan also has fun activities planned year round. Here is a current sampling from their website:

Family Activites (Starting Memorial Day weekend)

GLOW BALL PUTTING
9:00PM-10:30PM | $12 PER PERSON
Join us after dark as we keep the party “glowing” with one of our most popular programs. Using flashing golf balls and neon holes, try your luck on our 9-hole putting course. Show up after-dusk with the whole family for the best effect. We accept walkup players until 10:15. Meet us at the 9-hole putting course behind the Lodge. Please note, day-time use of putting course is separate from the fee of this program.

S’MORES UNDER THE STARS
9:00PM-10:30PM | $5 INCLUDES FOUR S’MORES AND STARGAZING
Join us for our favorite evening treat as we gather around the fire pit. Our staff will bring all the s’mores supplies, along with candy for creative s’more combinations. We will be roasting marshmallows to golden perfection while looking at the stars above (with the help of our friends at the Sunriver Observatory).

QUIDDITCH 101 FOR MUGGLES
3:00PM-4:00PM 7-12 YEARS OLD & 4:00PM-5:00PM 13-17 YEARS OLD | $20 PER CHILD
Enter the world of everyone’s favorite wizard for a real life game of Quidditch. Play in teams of 8 in 1 of the 4 positions in Quidditch: Chaser, Beater, Keeper, or the Seeker. Make sure to keep an eye out for the golden snitch (one participant dressed up in yellow) running around the pitch (Besson Commons). The seeker that catches the golden snitch wins their team 30 points and ends the game! Multiple games of Quidditch will be played during each age group to allow for everyone to play the various positions.

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Even Mt. Bachelor has a fun schedule of events during the summer. Check it out here!

For more fun ideas, visit the Sunriver Resort Website or the Central Oregon Visitor's Association website. 

Get in touch if you'd like to book your next getaway! 

Spring 2015 Is Here (and Summer 2015 Bookings are Underway)

Hello Friends!

It's time to start booking spring and summer getaways! If you are planning a trip to Sunriver this spring, here are some helpful links to make it easier to plan your trip:

Mt. Bachelor (one of the five deepest snow packs in the USA and kids under 12 ski FREE)

The High Desert Museum is a fun and educational way to spend a day with your family. Click here for upcoming events at the museum.

And they even have something geared for grown ups: 

Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer

When: From January 17, 2015 to May 25, 2015

No Oregon town has more brewpubs per capita than Bend, Oregon, and the Brew Culture: The Craft of Beer exhibit at the High Desert Museum is your chance to party, taste, and enjoy the finest brews from the Oregon area while learning the intricate beer-making process.

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The Sunriver Nature Center is super cool and right in Sunriver!  Click here for the Spring Break 2015 schedule of events.

Classes run Tuesday March 24th, 2015 - Friday March  from 10am - 12pm. Cost: $15 non-members, $13.50 members Class Topics: Tuesday, March 24th - Invertebrate Exploration - Life in a pond! Wednesday, March 25th - Reptibians - The Wild World of Reptiles and Amphibians Thursday, March 26th - Tracking the Wild Beast - Secrets Signs of the Feathered and Furred Friday, March 27th - Owl Puke - Adaptations of our Feathered Friends *****

Sunriver Resort's Fort Funigan also has some fun Spring Break activities planned. Here is a sampling from their website:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
SPRING BREAK BOUNCE | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Come to Fort Funnigan for a day of non-stop bouncing fun! Our staff will gather kids at Fort Funnigan to get ready to take a trip into Bend to spend the afternoon at Bouncing off the Walls. It's a totally Inflatable family fun center. We will be playing right alongside the kids for a day of games and fun! Kids must wear socks to facility. Children must have car seat to bring to Fort Funnigan. 

THURSDAY, MARCH 26
JR. NATURALIST | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Get your hands and boots dirty when you join us for a day exploring our Sunriver surroundings. Search for animal tracks, (make our own) identify bugs and watch for birds of prey and create our own naturalist take home kit. Everyone will learn something new by the end of the day. A special visit from the Sunriver Nature Center will make for even more fun and close up sightings of our native animals.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27
PAJAMA-RAMA | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Join Fort Funnigan for an day full of fun, laughs and pajamas. Come join our staff dressed in your PJ's while we have a day of sundaes at lunch, pillow fights, games and even build your own animal to take home and have sleepovers with forever.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
SUNRIVER SUPERHERO | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Get ready for an adventure of heroic proportions while learning to be a Sunriver Superhero! Our Fort Funnigan heroes get strong and mighty in our super hero strength training, and build super-smarts exploring super power science experiments. Campers design their own super-logos, masks, and more to create the perfect superhero secret identity. Nonstop, action-packed fun for all! (Children are welcome to dress in their favorite Superhero costumes!)

Rates:
Resort Guests $40 | General Public $45
Reservations required. 24-hour cancellation policy. Call 541-593-1000 for reservations.

And if that's not enough, there are other special events such as:

Sage Spring Break Family Night

When: From March 28, 2015 

There will be giant bounce houses, ping pong, foosball, drop-in games with prizes and so much more! All ages welcome with their parents. Pre-registration required by Firday March 27th. Call 541-593-1000 to reserve.

For more fun ideas, visit the Sunriver Resort Website  or the Central Oregon Visitor's Association website. 

There is never enough time to fit in everything you want to do, but no matter what activities you choose, rest assured Sunriver is always amazing!